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...the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total ...69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices...
...the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 50 Adding optional external devices 50 Adding memory (optional 51 Installing a memory module 51 Removing a memory module 57 Checking total ...69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices...
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...To recover the original factory image using recovery DVDs/media, if you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately save your computer be connected to an external ... the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the second method, see "Backing up your work" on your computer's internal...
...To recover the original factory image using recovery DVDs/media, if you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. Be sure to separately save your computer be connected to an external ... the recovery process it is strongly recommended that your computer be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ The Toshiba Recovery Wizard also provides the option of -box state) using the second method, see "Backing up your work" on your computer's internal...
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...certain minimum capacity to your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from this media. You will need to ... you want to use. The amount of external media you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up your system's recovery files. Any files that you created;
...certain minimum capacity to your computer. To create recovery DVDs/media: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from this media. You will need to ... you want to use. The amount of external media you create recovery DVDs/media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not backed up your system's recovery files. Any files that you created;
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... can restore your work " on page 69. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. 72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The...
... can restore your work " on page 69. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are not restored during this process. 72 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from recovery DVDs/media The...
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...in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow... ❖ Open or activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to see more information at once TouchPad...
...in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. 76 Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow... ❖ Open or activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to see more information at once TouchPad...
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154 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process.
154 Utilities TOSHIBA Application Installer TOSHIBA Application Installer The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer selection screen 4 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Application Installer screen 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process.
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... to be affected. Try turning the computer on page 119. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "Charging batteries" on again. Windows did not shut down . Always save your battery fully discharges, information... that you are using Sleep mode. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows...
... to be affected. Try turning the computer on page 119. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see "Charging batteries" on again. Windows did not shut down . Always save your battery fully discharges, information... that you are using Sleep mode. Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, a program or driver may have prevented Windows...
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... (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows®...
... (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you change your system's configuration or verify the startup procedure to fix the problem. The Windows®...
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... parameters and the ramifications of changing them. For more devices unusable. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one or more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which displays ...the drivers being used by the device. Changing the default settings using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to another. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type...
... parameters and the ramifications of changing them. For more devices unusable. This tab also provides options for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one or more information about the device. ❖ The Resources tab, which displays ...the drivers being used by the device. Changing the default settings using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which lists resources assigned to another. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type...
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... error messages. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11...
... error messages. To do this does not correct the problem, press Fn and F5 simultaneously again to return the display priority to update your keyboard driver. HINT: Holding the Fn key and pressing the F5 key several times will advance you are off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11...
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...is turned up. If your system does not have built-in any sound system when input from the computer's speakers. It occurs in drivers for information about using external headphones or speakers, check that they are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality... with a ExpressCard slot is available, try the card in this chapter may apply. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work together, several sections in that the volume control on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new ...
...is turned up. If your system does not have built-in any sound system when input from the computer's speakers. It occurs in drivers for information about using external headphones or speakers, check that they are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality... with a ExpressCard slot is available, try the card in this chapter may apply. If another computer with an operating system driver, it may not work together, several sections in that the volume control on certain models.) ExpressCards® include many types of new ...
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... The modem is on , make sure it will not receive or transmit properly. Turn the printer back on . If you installed the proper printer drivers as it is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. This mode lets you see on . See if your system...'s V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 28800, 33600 bps (bits per second) or higher. Try making a test transmission to check ...
... The modem is on , make sure it will not receive or transmit properly. Turn the printer back on . If you installed the proper printer drivers as it is firmly connected to the computer's modem port and the telephone line jack. This mode lets you see on . See if your system...'s V.92 modem, visit the Toshiba Web site at 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 28800, 33600 bps (bits per second) or higher. Try making a test transmission to check ...
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If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on the same network, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF button has been pressed ON (the wireless indicator light will be very helpful ... System. Carefully note any error messages-these will be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct-i.e., that the driver is good using the utility provided with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that it may be lit). ❖ Verify that signal strength is...
If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please see "Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards" on the same network, verify that the Wireless antenna ON/OFF button has been pressed ON (the wireless indicator light will be very helpful ... System. Carefully note any error messages-these will be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct-i.e., that the driver is good using the utility provided with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that it may be lit). ❖ Verify that signal strength is...
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... also file. A component attached to be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with an application and, if saved to disk, given a name by optical (laser) technology, and used in...be read /write heads. See folder. See also enable. A round, flat piece of material, designed to the computer. document - device driver - Compare disk. A round, flat piece of material that indicates the position where characters will appear when you enter data. Compare disc....
... also file. A component attached to be external (outside the computer's case) or internal (inside the computer's case). A program (called a "driver") that permits a computer to communicate with an application and, if saved to disk, given a name by optical (laser) technology, and used in...be read /write heads. See folder. See also enable. A round, flat piece of material, designed to the computer. document - device driver - Compare disk. A round, flat piece of material that indicates the position where characters will appear when you enter data. Compare disc....
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driver - A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for an expansion device are examples of executable files. enable - eSATA - An external device that is ... individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See file extension. F file - To hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. E emulation - See device driver. See device. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. drag - Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator, docking station...
driver - A very high-capacity storage medium that uses laser optics for an expansion device are examples of executable files. enable - eSATA - An external device that is ... individual digital versatile (or video) disc. See file extension. F file - To hold as much data as several CD-ROMs. Compare CD-ROM. E emulation - See device driver. See device. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. drag - Application programs and batch files are port expander, port replicator, docking station...
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...changing display properties 189 checking device properties 185 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 195 computer will not power up 180 contacting Toshiba 206, 207 corrupted/damaged data files 191 Device Manager 185 disk drive is slow 191 display is blank 188 ExpressCard® checklist... 118 recording sounds 141 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 74 installing drivers and applications 76 internal storage drive 61 out-of-box state 62 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 72 to custom size partition 64...
...changing display properties 189 checking device properties 185 computer hangs when ExpressCard® inserted 195 computer will not power up 180 contacting Toshiba 206, 207 corrupted/damaged data files 191 Device Manager 185 disk drive is slow 191 display is blank 188 ExpressCard® checklist... 118 recording sounds 141 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 74 installing drivers and applications 76 internal storage drive 61 out-of-box state 62 restoring from recovery DVDs/ media 72 to custom size partition 64...